2013 No. 3243
The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013
Made
Laid before Parliament
Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations. He does so in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 19721 and sections 16(1)(e), 17(1) and 48(1) of the Food Safety Act 199023.
The Secretary of State has been designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to food (including drink) including the primary production of food4.
In accordance with section 48(4A) of the Food Safety Act 1990, the Secretary of State has had regard to any relevant advice given by the Food Standards Agency5.
As required by Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety6 there has been open and transparent public consultation during the preparation and evaluation of these Regulations.